Samsung HG28EC690

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Samsung Has Good TV Reviews

Samsung is one of the superior TV brands according to average reviews from owners and experts, and Samsung also has good ratings for its small screen size televisions.

Supports Smart TV Features

Unlike most of the other small screen size televisions that have been around for a comparable time to the HG28EC690 which do not support smart TV features, the Samsung HG28EC690 supports smart TV features.

Alternative televisions which support smart TV features currently available which you might want to consider include the Philips 22PFL3517[plb_1362439_price] which has better reviews.

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Has a WiFi Connection

Unlike most of the other televisions of a comparable age and spec to the HG28EC690 which do not have a WiFi connection, the HG28EC690 has a WiFi connection.

We think you might also be interested in some of the alternative TVs with a WiFi connection currently available including the Philips 22PFL3517[plb_1362439_price] which has better reviews.

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1.4 HDMI Version

This television has a 1.4a HDMI version, which is typical of many televisions that were released around the same time as it.

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Has Two Sound Modes

The HG28EC690 has a greater number of sound modes than most televisions of this age and spec. The most frequently found sound mode is Standard, but this sound mode is not found on this television. The sound modes Movie and Music are also found on this TV.

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Two USB 2.0 Ports

The HG28EC690 is a two USB 2.0 port television. Most of the other small screen size televisions that were launched around the same time as the HG28EC690 have between one and two USB 2.0 ports.

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Three HDMI Ports

The Samsung HG28EC690 is a three HDMI port TV. Most of the other TVs that have been around for a similar time to the HG28EC690 have between one and three HDMI ports.

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Quite High RMS Rated Power

The Samsung HG28EC690 has one of the higher RMS rated power (10 Watts) amongst comparable spec TVs of this age. Comparable spec TVs that came out more than two years ago have RMS rated power of between 2W and 20W, and the average RMS rated power is 7.7W.

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5 Reasons Against

Not 3D Compatible

The HG28EC690 is not 3D compatible. Most of the other televisions of a similar type and age to the HG28EC690 are also not 3D compatible.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

The HG28EC690 does not have a built-in camera. Most of the other TVs that have been available for around the same time as the HG28EC690 also do not have a built-in camera.

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Does Not Feature OLED Technology

Most small screen size televisions that have been on the market for a similar time to the HG28EC690 do not feature OLED technology. The Samsung HG28EC690 is no exception to this as it too does not feature OLED technology.

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Very High Power Consumption in Power Save Mode

The average power consumption in power save mode of TVs of a similar type and age to the HG28EC690 is 14W. With a power consumption in power save mode of 25 Watts, the HG28EC690's power consumption in power save mode is one of the highest amongst TVs of a comparable age and spec to the HG28EC690.

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Fairly Thick

Across all the TVs of this spec and age the thicknesses range from 2.7mm to 98mm. With a thickness of 62.9 millimeters, the HG28EC690 has a fairly thick thickness compared to most of the other comparable spec TVs that have been available for around the same time as the HG28EC690.

Other 62.9mm thick TVs currently available which you might want to look at include the LG 24MT35[plb_2311060_price] which has better reviews.

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OK Running Costs

This TV is rated A+ for energy efficiency, and the average running cost of the HG28EC690 is £44 over 5 years based on average energy prices, which is typical compared to the other 213 TVs of this type and age.

Running costs for this TV have been estimated based on other similar TVs. If you know how much electricity and water the Samsung HG28EC690uses then please let us know by entering those figures in the boxes above.

Energy Rating

0.21T

Running this TV over 5 years will generate 0.21 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 6 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.